Evan Rodriguez

After an encouraging defensive effort last Sunday on the road, the Chicago Bears feel like they are making strides forward – at least in certain areas. But the offense remains banged-up and out of synch and may be without quarterback Jay Cutler for a second straight week. The Oakland Raiders come to town this weekend, as road favorites nonetheless, looking to score their third straight victory. In the lead up to Sunday’s contest, here are a handful of eye-catching facts and figures.

200: Rushing yardage by Bears running back Matt Forte in the first halves of the team’s three games this season. Forte has had 42 of his 59 carries before halftime. And the Bears have...

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